Food Service Worker Lead - Utility

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $3,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Food Service Worker Lead - Utility in Pullman, WA. The role leads student employees in dishroom and related areas, ensuring cleanliness, proper storage, and efficient operations within Dining Services.

The job includes supervising staff, maintaining sanitation, and distributing kitchenware to workstations as needed, contributing to a respectful and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler’s permit and one year of institutional food prep and serving experience, including six months directing others.
• Must obtain Washington Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.
• Willing to work a varied schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct student employees and non-permanent staff in the dish room, pots-and-pans room and related areas.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment and ensure proper storage and distribution of dishware and utensils.
• Contribute to efficient Dining Services operations and foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Safety knowledge

Sanitation

Job description

**The Opportunity:**As the **Food Service Worker Lead - Utility** for **Student Affairs**, you will work under the general supervision of Dining Services Management to perform assigned duties while leading and instructing student employees and non-permanent staff in the dish room, pots-and-pans room, and other related work areas. You will help maintain a clean and sanitary environment, ensure an adequate supply of clean, properly sanitized, and appropriately stored dishware, utensils, cookware, and other necessary items, and distribute them to workstations or storage areas according to operational needs. In this role, you will contribute to the efficient operation of Dining Services while fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.**To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $3,500.00. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website:*****Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)******.*****Additional Information:**This is a **full time** (100**%** FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.** **Monthly Salary:** $3,827 to $4,517 | Range 37 Steps F - M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.**Required Qualifications:*** Possession of, or eligible for, a food handler’s permit AND one year of experience in quantity or institutional food preparation AND serving, which includes six months experience directing the work of others; OR equivalent education/experience.* Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Washington Food Handler’s Permit within 14 days of employment.* Must be willing to work a varied work schedule**Preferred Qualifications:*** Two to five years’ food service experience.* Multi-faceted food experience.* Experience leading and training employees.* General knowledge of commercial grade kitchen equipment use, safety, and maintenance.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship **About Department/College/Area/ Campus** - dining.wsu.edu **Area/College:** Student Affairs **Department Name:** Dining Services **Location:** Pullman, WA **Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**11 Month